Honey Walnut Shrimp: The Ultimate Recipe for Crispy Batter Creamy Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup (100 g) raw walnut halves
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
• 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp (5 ml) neutral oil (for final walnut toss)
• 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and dried
• 1 large egg white, lightly whisked
• 1/2 cup (60 g) cornstarch
• 1/4 cup (30 g) plain (all-purpose) flour
• 1 tsp (5 g) baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 3-4 cups neutral oil (for deep-frying)
• 1/2 cup (120 g) full-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) sweetened condensed milk
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) honey
• 1 tsp (5 ml) rice vinegar
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 1 tbsp sliced spring onion (scallions, for garnish)